Building a culture of trust

“We don’t have a trusting culture.”

This was said to me recently by a Head of School.

It was a moment of raw honesty.

One that many leaders might shy away from.
However, recognizing the gap is the first step toward change.

Building a culture of trust isn’t a “quick fix.”

It’s a commitment to consistently showing up authentically, listening, and following through.

Here are three ways you can start re-building trust today:

1️⃣ Be clear: Share the why behind decisions, even when it's hard.
2️⃣ Be vulnerable: Leaders go first. Admit mistakes.
3️⃣ Be consistent: Show up, day in and day out. Actions matter more than words.

We can’t fix what we don’t acknowledge.

And trust?

It starts at the top with you.